Men's Basketball

Column: IU's loss to Illinois is an encouraging one

By Evan Hoopfer · Tuesday, Dec. 31,2013 6:26 p.m.

It’s hard to have an encouraging loss.But that’s exactly what IU’s 83-80 loss to Illinois in Champaign was, an encouraging loss.Illinois and Indiana will likely end up with a very similar record. In a lot of instances, Illinois is IU’s basketball doppelganger.

HALFTIME: IU tied with Illinois

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Dec. 31,2013 4:18 p.m.

In its first Big Ten game of the year, Indiana is tied at 39 with Illinois at the half.Freshman forward Noah Vonleh leads the Hoosiers with 13 points and five rebounds.

Column: Hoosiers must pick up the pace

By Evan Hoopfer · Monday, Dec. 30,2013 5:29 p.m.

To put on their dancing shoes come March, IU must first put on their track shoes.Fischer, 6-foot-10, was the only viable backup for freshman forward Noah Vonleh at center.

COLUMN: Fischer's role vital to IU's success

By Evan Hoopfer · Sunday, Dec. 22,2013 3:32 p.m.

When freshman center Luke Fischer made a free throw to put IU up 26 with 3:35 to play, he was subbed out for freshman forward Noah Vonleh.Chants of ‘Luuuuuuuuke’ echoed throughout Assembly Hall.

IU defeats Kennesaw State 90-66

By Alden Woods · Sunday, Dec. 22,2013 12:58 p.m.

Led by a career performance from sophomore guard Kevin "Yogi" Ferrell, IU defeated Kennesaw State Sunday to wrap up its nonconference schedule.

COLUMN: IU should use full-court press more often

By Evan Hoopfer · Friday, Dec. 20,2013 10:49 p.m.

In an effort to control the pace, 18 different Hoosiers played in Friday night’s 79-66 win against Nicholls State.

Top playmakers lead IU past Nicholls State

By Alden Woods · Friday, Dec. 20,2013 10:13 p.m.

Yogi Ferrell, Will Sheehey and Jeremy Hollowell combined for 26 points in the second half of IU’s victory over Nicholls State Friday.

IU defeats Nicholls State, 79-66

By John Bauernfeind · Friday, Dec. 20,2013 8:09 p.m.

In a game where both teams committed more turnovers than made field goals in the first half, Indiana (9-3) beat Nicholls State (3-6) 79-66.

Column: Expect Hoosiers to roll Nicholls State

By Evan Hoopfer · Thursday, Dec. 19,2013 11:21 p.m.

As thousands of IU students drive out of Bloomington for winter break, Nicholls State (3-5) comes into Assembly Hall for a bout with IU (8-3).Nicholls State has had a tough season, losing to several teams by double digits. This may be IU’s easiest game of the year.

$40 million donated for Assembly Hall renovations

By Alden Woods · Thursday, Dec. 19,2013 12:20 p.m.

3:28 p.m. - IU president Michael McRobbie announced the largest gift in IU Athletics history Thursday, accepting a $40 million donation from Cynthia "Cindy" Simon Skjodt to renovate Assembly Hall. Her donation will see the building renamed to Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

Hoosiers lose to Fighting Irish 79-72

By Nathan Brown · Sunday, Dec. 15,2013 11:30 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS — When IU Coach Tom Crean left the press room after Saturday’s 79-72 loss to Notre Dame, senior forward Will Sheehey boiled down Crean’s criticisms.

Column: Robinson shows worth in tight situations

By Evan Hoopfer · Sunday, Dec. 15,2013 11:27 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS — Stanford Robinson isn’t the first freshman you think of when naming IU’s newest additions. But he will be.

Sheehey ties career-high in points

By John Bauernfeind · Sunday, Dec. 15,2013 11:20 p.m.

Sheehey matched his career high in the game against Notre Dame, though IU lost 79-72.

Hoosiers to play Notre Dame in Crossroads Classic

By John Bauernfeind · Friday, Dec. 13,2013 12:23 a.m.

After two consecutive lopsided home wins, the IU men’s basketball team will face Notre Dame at at Indianapolis’ Bankers Life Fieldhouse Saturday.

Notre Dame formidable in name only

By Evan Hoopfer · Thursday, Dec. 12,2013 11:31 p.m.

I was deceived. The “legal” stream I was watching online wasn’t clear enough. Notre Dame was in fact wearing its home whites, and getting run up and down the court.After a home loss to a mid-major program, I was not impressed with the Irish.

Gordon leads team to win with 26 points

By Nathan Brown · Tuesday, Dec. 10,2013 11:24 p.m.

.Tuesday at Assembly Hall in IU’s 81-54 victory against Oakland, IU’s first man off the bench had eclipsed this mark by the end of the first half.

Hollowell posts career highs in rebounds, assists

By Robby Howard · Tuesday, Dec. 10,2013 11:24 p.m.

The order to attack the glass Tuesday night came early for sophomore forward Jeremy Hollowell.

Column: Hoosiers play to their strengths - slashing and perimeter defense - in win over Oakland

By Evan Hoopfer · Tuesday, Dec. 10,2013 11:22 p.m.

The Hoosiers (8-2) showed their true colors last night in an 81-54 win against the Oakland Grizzlies.

Gordon helps IU to 81-54 victory

Tuesday, Dec. 10,2013 9:03 p.m.

The Hoosiers cruised to a win against Oakland tonight off a near career-night from graduate student guard Evan Gordon, who scored 26 points in IU’s 81-54 win.

IU seeks to limit Oakland’s Bader tonight

By Nathan Brown · Tuesday, Dec. 10,2013 12:58 a.m.

Monday evening, IU Coach Tom Crean said defending the 3-pointer against one of the best 3-point threats in the nation will be his team’s pivotal focus on defense.

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